Black Walnut Platter "Tatanka" A Tribute To The Lakota.
A very large heirloom center platter made from a beautiful slab of black walnut from Iowa. The crotch figuring in this wood is amazing! Polished American bison horns were used to elevate the platter a few inches. The handles on the platter feature relief carvings of bison bulls. Cork pads were fixed to the bottoms of the horns to protect furniture.
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Creative, Inspired wood art from Mark Alan Artisan Woods. Now specializing in "Custom Artisan Engagement Ring Boxes"
"Master Wood Artisan" Mark A. Porter resides in White Bluff, TN. His art has found homes in more than 25 US States and 8 Countries throughout the world. "Most of my work is a one of a kind original never to be duplicated. I use different woods ranging from reclaimed
barnwood to exotic burls. I design and create products that look and feel custom made. Some of my work is designed to be functional. Others are purely artistic. Browse my portfolio to get a feel of the time and passion I put into my art. Olympian Eric Liddell I think best worded it in 1924. He said: "I know God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. When I run I feel His pleasure."
When I become immersed in my art, I to can feel His pleasure. I hope my work brings a smile to your face!
Due to work loads I am only accepting "Custom Engagement Ring Boxes" by commission at this time. Please let me know if you would like for me to create a one of a kind ring box for you.
Thank You!
Mark
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Brian Wolf
For Engagement Ring Box5.0I can't recommend Mark enough, as the 5-star rating would indicate.
Mark was a joy to work with. I'd seen a picture of a key-themed engagement ring box he'd made for another couple, and I contacted him for a quote. I submitted a sketch of an idea I had, and he took it above and beyond what I'd imagined.
I told him when I wanted to pop the question, and he made sure I had the box in plenty of time. For a custom box, his lead time was very reasonable.
The box wasn't 'cheap', but the value is substantial. It is of heirloom quality, a work of art, and will make a wonderful, sentimental conversation piece.If I get turned down, it won't be because the box wasn't awesome.
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Lori
For Carved Wall Art Plaque with Text and Cross5.0Mark was among the first to give a proposal to my project. He was willing to work with me on the budget I had set, actually lowering his original proposal figure. He was a great communicator, offering design ideas with sketches. I had a specific design, however, that I wanted to be made into a plaque. Once this design was fine-tuned, Mark went to work, creating the board for my 16" plaque. The next week he did the carving, then sent me photos of the finished project. He completed the project ahead of time! I was very happy with the end result. My daughter and husband will have a unique gift that will remind them of the song they sang on their wedding day.
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David Weitzer
For Engagement Ring Box "Rabbit Box"5.0I would definitely recommend Mark Alan Artisan Woods to anyone looking for a high quality product and a smooth experience on this site. Everything went great… he made me a custom ring box for an engagement ring I will be giving my girlfriend shortly. My schedule was somewhat tight but he accommodated it and shipped the box securely. When I opened the package I was overjoyed to find that it was EXACTLY what I had been looking for. Thank you!
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Jan Beltz
For Barnwood Trays5.0This is my second time working with Mark. I highly recommend him. The barnwood trays are beautiful.
PSPenny Sirjane
For Barnwood Trays4.7This tray is absolutely stunning!!!! I will forever cherish it!
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